Cleveland County, NC: 5 Electric Providers

Cleveland County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Cleveland County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

Residents of Cleveland County use enough electricity to release 6,954.27 kilograms of CO2 gases per capita, compared to the nationwide average of 4,107.28.

Cleveland County produces about 22.82 megawatt hours of electricity from natural gas per citizen living in the county. This is the 107th highest average out of 3230 counties in the country.

Cleveland County is 42nd out of 100 counties in the state for renewable electricity production per capita, at 2.46 megawatt hours per person each year.

Cleveland County is the 687th highest producing county in the nation out of 3230 counties when it comes to megawatt hours generated using sustainable fuels.

With 100,670 residents within its borders and 10,011,199 megawatt hours produced per year, Cleveland County has a megawatt hour per capita production rate of 99.45 megawatt hours. The city ranks 314th highest megawatt hour per capita amount in the US.

Cleveland County is the 3rd highest generator of electricity in North Carolina out of 100 counties, producing 10,011,199 megawatt hours.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,270,092 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.62 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    10,011,199 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    247,694 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    9,763,505 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    99.45 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    700,086,650 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,954.27 kg

Shelby, NC Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens who call Shelby home are billed a residential electricity price of 12.50 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the state and the United States average prices of 13.24 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Solar fields in the city produce 8,384 megawatt hours, which is 100.54% of the city's electricity generation. The city has allowed a 50.00% increase in non-renewable fuel source use in their electric production facilities.

For every citizen in the city there are 3,633.57 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 78,354,205.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The main fuel used in Shelby is Solar. They generate 8,384 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Shelby has 6 electricity generation plants, which is the highest out of any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Shelby

Shelby residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.152/kWh$0.095/kWh$161.55/mo.$75.72/mo.
251st12.50¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Shelby
197th$119.8Average residential monthly electricity bill for Shelby Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Shelby, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City of Shelby UtilitiesBUNDLED11.32105.571,907.478,141,960.85
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED11.73113.3921,705,738.462,545,391,993
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED13.94138.1815,686,255.092,186,977,563

Zips with electric coverage in Shelby, North Carolina include: 28086, 28150, 28152

Kings Mountain, NC Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens who call Kings Mountain home are billed a residential electricity price of 12.17 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the state and the United States average prices of 13.24 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The city ranks 77th out of 777 cities in the state for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable fuel types with a total of 3,366 megawatt hours generated. About 0.10% of the city's electricity generation comes from solar energy.

For every citizen in the city there are 4,552.92 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 49,057,742.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The main fuel used in Kings Mountain is Natural Gas. They generate 3,332,401 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Kings Mountain has 2 electricity generation plants, which is the 14th highest out of any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kings Mountain

Kings Mountain residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.147/kWh$0.093/kWh$156.94/mo.$77.36/mo.
231st12.17¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kings Mountain
159th$116.03Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kings Mountain Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kings Mountain, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City of Kings Mountain UtilitiesBUNDLED12.26114.1850,158.786,150,744.77
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED11.73113.3921,705,738.462,545,391,993
Rutherford ElectricBUNDLED13.54148.81918,590.41124,390,629

Zips with electric coverage in Kings Mountain, North Carolina include: 28086, 28150, 28016, 28073

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Boiling Springs, NC Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens who call Boiling Springs home are billed a residential electricity price of 11.88 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the state and the United States average prices of 13.24 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The state average monthly residential electricity bill is $132.21, while the Boiling Springs average is 14.62% lower at $112.89 per month. This is the 7th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state. Selling an estimated 16,270.31 megawatt hours each year, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest supplier in the city.

For every citizen in the city there are 3,747.77 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 16,906,189.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Boiling Springs

Boiling Springs residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.145/kWh$0.093/kWh$155.51/mo.$70.76/mo.
54th11.88¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Boiling Springs
7th$112.89Average residential monthly electricity bill for Boiling Springs Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Boiling Springs, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED11.73113.3921,705,738.462,545,391,993

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Electricity Production in Cleveland County, North Carolina

Power Plants in Cleveland County, North Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
James E. Rogers Energy ComplexDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Natural Gas 5,244,807.013,720,154,363.75709.3
Kings Mountain Energy CenterNTE Carolinas, LLC (100.00%)
Kings Mountain NC Natural Gas 3,377,7021,218,409,669.96360.72
Cleveland Cnty Generating FacilitySouthern Company (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Natural Gas 1,223,585681,218,307.81556.74
Broad River Solar, LLCBroad River Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 99,089
AyrshireCD Global Solar Holdings, LLC (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 34,995
Roper Farm, LLCRoper Farm, LLC (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 9,691
Hutchinson FarmHutchinson Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 9,668
Waco FarmWaco Farm LLC (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 9,098
SID Solar I, LLCSRE Utility Solar 1, LLC (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 8,459
Sophie SolarSophie Solar LLC (100.00%)
Mooresboro NC Solar 7,928
Warbler HoldingsSolRiver Capital LLC (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 7,714
Belwood FarmKenwood Creek Holdings, LLC (100.00%)
Belwood NC Solar 6,815
Dixon Dairy Road SolarPalmetto Power Management LLC (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 6,644
Beetle SolarCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 6,253
Cleveland County NC Solar 5,586
Audrey SolarAudrey Solar LLC (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 4,843
233 Randolph 74 Solar I, LLC
Shelby NC Solar 4,022.37
231 Dixon 74 Solar I, LLC231 Dixon 74 Solar I, LLC (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 3,935
Lux Solar, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 3,901
Shelby Randolph Road Solar 1, LLCSRE Utility Solar 1, LLC (100.00%)
Shelby NC Solar 3,682

Cleveland County, North Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

For every citizen in the county there are 6,954.27 kilograms of CO2 pollution from electricity consumption. Total emissions in the county are 700,086,650.48 kilograms, which is the 479th worst total amount of pollution for a county in the United States. Natural Gas makes up 74.51% of the fuel types used for electricity production in Cleveland County. Coal and Solar have the second and third highest total usage, respectively, for electricity production. Coal is used to make 22.95% of electricity production and Solar makes up 2.47% of total production in the county. Cleveland County is home to 29 electricity producing plants, which is 6th most in North Carolina.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
74.51%
COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
22.95%
SOLAR
Solar
2.47%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.06%

Cleveland County, North Carolina Net Metering

Of the 5 electric suppliers in Cleveland County, 3 of them report that they offer net metering. Some net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and North Carolina has decent laws and regulations for consumers interested in purchasing personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for companies in Cleveland County is 4.20%. This includes data from 3 suppliers, including Duke Energy Carolinas, Rutherford Electric, and Duke Energy Progress. The countrywide average is 2.87%, resulting in Cleveland County receiving a rank of 1074th best in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Cleveland County:

  • Belwood, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 50.41%
    • Rutherford Electric: 49.59%
  • Boiling Springs, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Casar, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 50.00%
    • Rutherford Electric: 50.00%
  • Earl, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Fallston, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Grover, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Kings Mountain, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 48.51%
    • City of Kings Mountain Utilities: 44.52%
    • Rutherford Electric: 6.97%
  • Kingstown, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Lattimore, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Lawndale, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Patterson Springs, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Polkville, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Shelby, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 34.20%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 34.20%
    • City of Shelby Utilities: 31.60%
  • Waco, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many power plants are located within Cleveland County, North Carolina?

Cleveland County, North Carolina is home to 29 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Cleveland County, North Carolina?

The largest electricity provider in Cleveland County, North Carolina by megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Carolinas.

How many electric companies offer service in Cleveland County, North Carolina?

There are 5 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Cleveland County, North Carolina.

What electricity companies offer service in Cleveland County, North Carolina?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Duke Energy Carolinas64,201
2City of Shelby Utilities8,524
3Rutherford Electric5,167
4City of Kings Mountain Utilities4,417
5Duke Energy Progress1,345

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-03-21